Find a Moment of Zen at Ami Mei Tea & Wellness Boutique in Kaimukī
Brittnee Lau’s calming, well-sourced shop checks all the boxes for gifting in May.
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Wai Kai’s Plaza Grill Is West O‘ahu’s Newest Casual-Chic Eatery
From Michelin-starred chef Todd Humphries, this open-air restaurant at Hoakalei is all about California-style dining.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 1: Kealoha Domingo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Kealoha Domingo of Nui Kealoha catering tells his story.
Where to Find Cinco de Mayo Specials on O‘ahu
17 spots for food and drink specials, mariachi bands, live deejays y más!
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Honolulu to North Shore
Grab artisan ice cream, shop vintage treasures, sample locally grown coffee and ride a train all on your way to the North Shore.
Hokkaido Ramen Festival Is Bringing 18 Ramen Shops to Waikīkī
Every two weeks, a new trio of shops will sell their ramen. Up now: Sanomaru, Tokin and Yukiguni Story.
‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry Debuts New Pizzas by the Slice Every Tuesday
One day a week, the Mō‘ili‘ili store’s new Roman-inspired pizzas take over the case with eight varieties.
Limu Is Making a Comeback in Waimānalo. Here’s Where to Find Recipes.
The Waimānalo Limu Hui is cultivating limu and traditional practices, one planting at a time.
April 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
New and coming eateries took over in a complete sweep of Frolic’s top posts.
How Can Hawai‘i Establish Food Sovereignty?
Makana Wilhelm, former education and outreach coordinator at Ho‘okua‘āina, gains inspiration and explores ideas as she completes a master's in agroecology abroad.
Artist Heather Brown's Ideal Day on O‘ahu
From vegan dining to nature spots and art galleries, local artist Heather Brown shares her favorite hangouts and things to do on O‘ahu.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Sushi at ‘Ahi & Vegetable in Kapālama
Ahi & Vegetable’s Kapālama store has a daily 2 to 6 p.m. happy hour with choices from nigiri sushi to fried shrimp and chicken karaage.
Obake Honolulu Brings Dry-Aged Sushi Hand Rolls to Chinatown
The former Ethiopian Love space is also a cocktail bar by night, matcha bar by day.
Shirokiya’s Tanto Gyoza & Ramen Bar Reopens in Mō‘ili‘ili
Tanto’s sole location outside of Japan is a buzzy new shop inside Puck’s Alley serving bite-sized gyoza and hearty ramen.
Koko Head Cafe Opens in Tokyo With Brunch All Day
Lee Anne Wong’s first Japan outpost has new dishes and a view of Tokyo Station—and a second one is coming to Osaka.
